Hands-on Learning
Children learn through exploration, movement, creativity, and structured activities that make concepts meaningful.
Al Minhal Academy
Washington Township
Discover the story, values, leadership, gallery, and contact pathways that help families, students, and supporters stay connected.
Explore AboutFrom preschool foundations to online learning, weekend education, and Hifz, Al Minhal offers structured learning in a caring environment.
View ProgramsMake it easy for families to find prayer times, weekly gatherings, Quran-centered learning, and Ramadan opportunities.
Visit MasjidAl Minhal supports orphan care, volunteering, faith gatherings, and outreach efforts that strengthen the broader community.
Explore CommunityGiving at Al Minhal keeps the masjid active, programs running, children learning, and service efforts reaching those who need them most.
Donate NowThe Preschool Program provides children with abundant opportunities to explore, discover, question, and experiment in a safe and structured learning environment rooted in Islamic values.
Each classroom includes dedicated learning centers focused on art, language, sensorial activities, math, science, dramatic play, STEM, and practical life skills. Materials are carefully chosen to support understanding of size, measurement, quantity, weight, language, and scientific concepts, while also encouraging creativity through mediums such as oil pastels, watercolors, and clay.
The classroom environment and routines are designed to ensure safety, structure, and predictability for young learners.
Children learn through exploration, movement, creativity, and structured activities that make concepts meaningful.
Preschoolers are introduced to Islamic values in an encouraging and nurturing classroom atmosphere.
Feature the preschool leadership and teachers who create a safe and welcoming learning environment.
Sarah Amer — Principal: Principal for Al Minhal Maktab Programs
since 2022; teaches Islamic studies at Al Minhal Academy since 2017; New Jersey
substitute teacher certified K–12.
Sema Yildiz — Preschool Teacher: Theology studies at Marmara
University and Arabic studies with diverse hospitality and organizational experience.
Khadija Aadil — Preschool Teacher: Arabic language background
and experience teaching Arabic at Al Minhal Saturday School and MACA in NJ.
Invite supporters to contribute toward orphan care as part of Al Minhal's giving mission.